Timor-Leste passport → Bahamas
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
East Timorese passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Bahamas at a glance
- Capital
- Nassau
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar (BSD), United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1242
- Region
- Caribbean
Bahamas for other passports
- Timor-LesteeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free240 days
United KingdomVisa-free240 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa-free28 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for East Timorese passport holders
BarbadosVisa-free28 days
DominicaVisa-free21 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free90 days
Saint LuciaVisa on arrival42 days
Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
CubaeVisa90 days
Saint Kitts and NeviseVisa
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?
East Timorese passport holders need an eVisa for the Bahamas. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in the Bahamas?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can East Timorese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Bahamas?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for East Timorese citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of the Bahamas before you travel.